June 14 / 15.30 Doncaster

15.30

Good To Soft

Summer Saturday Series At Doncaster Racecourse Handicap

  • Prize money: £3768.48
  • 0m 7f 6y
  • Class 6
  • 15 runners
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Summer Saturday Series At Doncaster Racecourse Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.20
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 229-21

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has started her 2026 campaigned in good fettle (over 6f) and got off the mark in Ripon contest (good) last time; has form over 7f; likely to remain competitive.
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2nd

12

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:48 Ripon

Gunalt Wavelength

9st 3lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Michael & David Easterby

Got off the mark over C&D in May and followed up at Doncaster (7f) following month; posted a solid sixth of 12 in 7f York handicap last time; must enter calculations stepping up to 1m for the first time.

10/1

6th

14

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:52 York

Gunalt Wavelength

8st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Beaten on first ten starts but got off the mark at the 11th attempt at Ripon (6f, good) in May and followed up in big field at Doncaster (7f, good); his winning run was ended back at Doncaster but ran with credit again in fourth.

12/1

4th

8

(10)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

17:30 Doncaster

Gunalt Wavelength

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Beaten on first ten starts but got off the mark at the 11th attempt at Ripon (6f, good) in May and followed up in big field over this C&D (good); clearly progressive and a 4lb rise for last time may not stop her.

3/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 405-44

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Gelded prior to a couple of fourth-place finishes over 1m this term, latest at Windsor; gives the impression he may benefit from this drop back in trip; possibilities.
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1st

1

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 210y

Class 5

16:36 Brighton

Norfolk Blue

9st 7lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: William Knight

Had plenty of chances with him now 0-11 but he brings the best form and cheekpieces are back on after flirting with a visor last time.

4/7

5th

9

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:09 Haydock

Norfolk Blue

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: William Knight

Ten-race maiden but he's knocking at the door, short of room when second of six at Sandown (7f, good to firm) on most recent outing; Oisin Murphy is a positive booking and the first-time visor could be an extra boost; high on the list.

11/2

2nd

5

(4)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:05 Sandown

Norfolk Blue

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Knight

0-9 but twice runner-up and latest race at Ffos Las didn't suit his hold-up style; there's a race in him off this mark.

11/4

13/2

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 68-741 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Took well to first-time cheekpieces at Redcar (7f, good) in latest start, opening his account; may have more to offer in the retained headgear; shortlisted.
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6th

12

(10)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:51 Redcar

Black Rock Beauty

9st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

It was just his second go on turf when scoring over C&D (good; first-time cheekpieces) in May; good third next time but his last two efforts have been below par; possible Chester didn't suit in July and good to soft ground was against him last time, though; not ruled out.

20/1

9th

11

(6)

10th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

14:45 Ayr

Black Rock Beauty

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Made the breakthrough with cheekpieces added at Redcar (7f, good) in May and he backed that up with a close third of 15 at Doncaster; struggled at Chester last time but that was from a wide draw and he ran into a handicap blot who won by 8l; has possibilities if he can bounce back and he's still unexposed at this trip.

10/1

6th

8

(9)

10th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

20:12 Chester

Black Rock Beauty

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Made the breakthrough with cheekpieces added at Redcar (7f, good) in May and he backed that up with a close third of 15 at Doncaster last month; up another 2lb but he still has low mileage and is open to more progress in 7f handicaps; interesting contender.

13/2

Form: 1-7136 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Still has something to prove on turf but returning to 7f may a have positive effect; 2-3 over this distance, both wins on Newcastle AW.
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6th

1

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Surgeon Commander

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Craig Lidster

No win in five starts on turf, but he made it 3-7 on AW when scoring under a prominent ride at Newcastle (7f, AW) in June; up 3lb but that was a game success and he should be unfazed by this drop back in trip; strongly respected.

5/2

1st

14

(11)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:02 Newcastle (AW)

Surgeon Commander

9st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Craig Lidster

Possesses form lines with a number of these, including Maynora, Henriette Ronner, and Popty Ping; 2-2 over C&D (nose win and a dead-heat) and was bang there until the final furlong (fourth) at Doncaster 11 days ago; likely player.

7/1

4th

14

(3)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Doncaster

Surgeon Commander

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Craig Lidster

Still has something to prove on turf but returning to 7f may a have positive effect; 2-3 over this distance, both wins on Newcastle AW.

16/1

Form: 6-6555

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has broadly stagnated this year and finished behind Norfolk Blue at Windsor (1m) most recently; chance largely depends on the effects of first-time blinkers.
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4th

6

(1)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:02 Leicester

Eyes Front

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Belatedly opened his account at Epsom (7f) in July and not disgraced with fifth of nine in another 7f handicap there 25 days ago; not out of things eased 1lb.

7/1

5th

7

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 5

17:48 Epsom

Eyes Front

9st 8lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

Kept on well to score over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago, opening his account at the 12th attempt; subsequent 3lb rise does not look excessive and he ought to be right in the thick of things again.

3/1

1st

2

(6)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

19:50 Epsom

Eyes Front

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Edward Smyth-Osbourne

0-11 but he has shown winning potential and he wasn't beaten far over C&D two weeks ago; another bold bid expected.

4/1

Form: 261427 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Campaigned mostly on AW and overall record is just 1-19; however, turf form includes a respectable fourth over C&D in April; frame possibilities.
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2nd

11

(13)

25th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

14:02 Newcastle (AW)

Popty Ping

9st 5lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Sole win from 20 starts came on AW at Southwell (7f) in March; has plenty of placed efforts on her CV, and didn't get the breaks when sixth (Surgeon Commander fourth) at Doncaster latest; should give her running from what is a reasonably competitive mark.

7/1

6th

10

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Doncaster

Popty Ping

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Campaigned mostly on AW and overall record is just 1-19; however, turf form includes a respectable fourth over C&D in April; frame possibilities.

10/1

7th

5

(1)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:42 Ripon

Popty Ping

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Campaigned mostly on AW and overall record is just 1-18, the success in March; however, she continues in form and wasn't disgraced in most recent turf attempt; frame possibilities.

11/2

25/1

Form: 24-879

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Placed a few times for previous yard but looks far from solid on her form for current stable; best watched unless the market suggests a resurgence is likely.
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14th

13

(7)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

13:51 Redcar

Uncertainty

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

0-12 and her seventh of 15, beaten under 3l, at Doncaster in June (7f, good) has been this term's only ray of light; weakened to be beaten 9l in 7f AW handicap last time.

25/1

6th

7

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:30 Newcastle (AW)

Uncertainty

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

Placed three times in six starts for Richard Hannon including when second of 14 at Lingfield (7f, Polytrack) last October, but modest in five outings for this yard and now 0-11; others preferred.

12/1

10/1

Form: 778-45

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Has performed encouragingly in her two starts this term and the latest effort (6f) suggests returning to 7f will prove ideal; first win is not out of the question.
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7th

11

(9)

9th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

17:17 Carlisle

Only Dream Big

8st 10lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Won handicaps at Redcar (7f, good) and Musselburgh (1m, good) in June; held her form since but a career best will be needed to come out on top here.

12/1

2nd

11

(11)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:20 Haydock

Only Dream Big

9st 2lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Recorded a quick-fire double on good ground in June (7f/1m) and she was a close-up third off this mark at Carlisle (7f) last month; probably didn't stay 1m1f last time but she'll still need a bit extra and soft ground raises a query.

16/1

5th

3

(1)

25th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Only Dream Big

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Tim Easterby

Two quick wins in June (7f/1m, good; including here) and she returned to form with a close third at Carlisle (7f, good) a fortnight ago; there is every chance that she'll stay 1m1f and she could be bang there.

5/1

Form: 696-57

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Seemed a non-stayer over 1m3f last time but it's questionable whether he needs a drop back to a distance as short as 7f; tongue-tie fitted.
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8th

8

(2)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:11 Catterick

Singarda

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Regressive maiden who's done most racing over further; had plenty of chances at a similar level and whether the drop to an easy 7f proves optimal remains to be seen.

10/1

4th

1

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:04 Southwell (AW)

Singarda

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Ten-race maiden; didn't run badly when fifth of seven at Beverley (8.5f, good to firm; first-time cheekpieces) two starts back but he was well held at Ripon 19 days ago; dropped another 2lb and not dismissed at this level.

9/2

6th

6

(1)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:03 Ripon

Singarda

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Didn't run badly at Beverley (8.4f, good to firm) a fortnight ago when fifth of seven in first-time cheekpieces (retained); however, he probably needs more help from the handicapper before he posts his first win.

9/1

Form: 0-3677

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Not particularly solid on her AW form for Richard Hannon; sold for 4,800gns since last run; chance partly depends on the effects of switching to turf.
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7th

9

(4)

24th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

19:18 Windsor

Magic Lady Mae

8st 9lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Lawrence Mullaney

A fair 7f maiden for Richard Hannon but hasn't offered much in a trio of runs over 7f for her current yard; cheekpieces are reached for here.

33/1

5th

6

(5)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:02 Redcar

Magic Lady Mae

9st 2lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lawrence Mullaney

Well beaten in two low-grade 7f handicaps for new stable this summer and now 0-8; can't be recommended on these terms.

33/1

14/1

Form: 89-785 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Proved somewhat resurgent in the Redcar event won by Rousham and is now 4lb below the mark she won off last October (7f, soft); looks a possible danger.
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4th

7

(1)

8th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:11 Catterick

Willowinghurn

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Taken a while to find her level again this year but she's been competitive since the visor went on; again didn't find as much as had looked likely on Tapeta last Thursday but she holds each-way claims.

7/1

8th

3

(12)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Willowinghurn

9st 8lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Still seeking her first win of the year but her last two runs have offered more; disappointed in one AW run last year but she is 16lb lower today; high on the list.

11/4

3rd

2

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

15:55 Ffos Las

Willowinghurn

9st 9lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: David O’Meara

Northern raider who is yet to win this season but has slipped to a good mark and was persistently denied a clear run when midfield at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm; first-time visor) last week; rain will aid her cause and she can be dangerous if her luck improves.

4/1

25/1

Form: 966-65

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has weak claims on her AW efforts for new yard and chance partly depends on the effects of a physical tweak (wind surgery since last run).
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3rd

5

(10)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lifeguard

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Showed some promise for Andrew Balding last year but he has beaten just one rival home in three starts for new connections (including after a wind op before the latest); drops back to 6f with a point to prove.

10/1

14th

13

(14)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:30 Doncaster

Lifeguard

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Loughnane

Has weak claims on her AW efforts for new yard and chance partly depends on the effects of a physical tweak (wind surgery since last run).

25/1

5th

3

(1)

9th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lifeguard

9st 7lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Mark Loughnane

Out of the frame in three starts over 6f/7f for Andrew Balding last year and he was last of six at here over 8.5f on his handicap/stable debut 37 days ago; drops back in trip with a tongue-tie applied; better needed.

14/1

Form: 3407-4

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Ran encouragingly at Kempton (1m, AW) on stable/seasonal debut, while shaping as if this return to 7f will suit; could go well, provided he's effective back on turf.
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7th

7

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 60y

Class 6

14:30 Brighton

Hakin Adraar

9st 1lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Martin Dunne

Maiden who offered more at Wolverhampton (7.2f) last month before running as well as could have been expected at the weights in a 6f claimer there last Thursday (first-time blinkers; retained); better treated on turf and not out of this.

14/1

8th

10

(3)

30th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:57 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hakin Adraar

8st 7lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Martin Dunne

Eight-race maiden having his first run at anything shorter than 7f and blinkers are tried; one of the lowest rated in the field.

25/1

5th

2

(4)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hakin Adraar

9st 9lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Martin Dunne

He has shown promise on AW, including a fourth of 13 on his stable debut in May, and two defeats on turf since are probably not the races to judge him on; still has potential on this surface.

10/1

Form: 0721 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 569736

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Circle Of Trust

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £39.10
Straight Forecast £24.46
Tricast £252.25
Trifecta £283.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rousham

Daily Mirror:

Circle Of Trust

The Star:

Black Rock Beauty

POSTDATA:

Popty Ping

The Sun:

Eyes Front

D Express:

Only Dream Big

NEWMARKET:

Norfolk Blue

RP RATINGS:

Rousham

The Times:

Rousham

Telegraph:

Rousham

Daily Record:

Circle Of Trust